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The Friends run an information point at Richmond Park, outside [[Pembroke Lodge]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.richmondandtwickenhamtimes.co.uk/archive/2007/07/05/greennewsrichmond+%28greennewsrichmond%29/1524174.Volunteers_launch_info_centre_for_Richmond_Park/|title=Volunteers launch info-centre for Richmond_Park|author=Sarah Newstead|work=[[Richmond and Twickenham Times]] |date=5 July 2007|accessdate=2 April 2012}}</ref> The Friends also organise a programme of walks and have published a book, ''Family Trails in Richmond Park''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.frp.org.uk/pdf/news/170_SurreyComet_review_Sept_2011.pdf|title=Trials give us thrill of discovery|publisher= Surrey Comet|author=June Sampson|date= 2 September 2011|accessdate=4 April 2012}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 17:30, 5 April 2012
| Abbreviation | FRP |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1961 |
| Legal status | charity and membership organisation |
| Headquarters | London |
| Location | |
Region served | United Kingdom |
Membership | 1950 |
Chair | Ron Crompton |
Main organ | Friends of Richmond Park newsletter (quarterly) |
Volunteers | 150 |
| Website | http://www.frp.org.uk |
The Friends of Richmond Park (FRP), a charity since 2009,[1] is a membership organisation in the United Kingdom that seeks to protect Richmond Park's peace and natural beauty for future generations. It celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2011.[1]
Organisation
FRP is run by volunteers and has no staff. The current chair is Ron Crompton.[1][2]
Patrons
Broadcaster and naturalist Sir David Attenborough, former Richmond Park MP Baroness Susan Kramer and children’s author Dame Jacqueline Wilson are patrons of FRP.
Campaigns and activities
The Friends run an information point at Richmond Park, outside Pembroke Lodge.[3] The Friends also organise a programme of walks and have published a book, Family Trails in Richmond Park.[4]
References
- ^ a b c Fleming, Christine (25 March 2011). "Friends of Richmond Park to mark 50 years of protecting the green space". Wandsworth Guardian. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ^ "Friends of the Royal Parks". The Royal Parks. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ^ Sarah Newstead (5 July 2007). "Volunteers launch info-centre for Richmond_Park". Richmond and Twickenham Times. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
- ^ June Sampson (2 September 2011). "Trials give us thrill of discovery" (PDF). Surrey Comet. Retrieved 4 April 2012.